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02/05/24

A group of lucky pupils took a trip to The Lyceum Theatre in the West End to watch a magical performance of the re-imagined musical, The Lion King.This spectacular stage production was an experience exploding in colour, stunning effects, and enchanting music. pic.twitter.com/CQtGAdsAwK

30/04/24

Inclusive Sports recently ran a Football afternoon for young people with SEND needs from surrounding local schools. Our CDS representative was a great ambassador, showing all our school values in encouraging and supporting in all of the activities. pic.twitter.com/UKMPW6CHhj

30/04/24

Representatives from our pupil voice body had the pleasure of attending Thanet District Council’s Climate Change Cabinet Advisory Group. This was to present their findings from their project with Sustrans. pic.twitter.com/KVdDfXAlFQ

29/04/24

Congratulations to our Y7-10 ‘Take it Further’ Task Winners. Fantastic work was submitted including designing a cake and topper, different types of art, geography in the news, cultural food dishes and creative writing. Well done to everyone that submitted work!#cdstakeitfurther pic.twitter.com/DMR3UlDzC9

29/04/24

Today is International Dance Day! The intention is to celebrate dance and bring people together around the world. This term Year 8s are studying “Rock n’ Roll” dance which is a social dance form. Rock n’ Roll is a fast, athletic style that originated from Lindy Hop.#cdsdance pic.twitter.com/tYd1dVbkuY

26/04/24

🏆🎉Shout out to the amazing Charles Dickens School .🎉🏆Their staff surpassed an incredible 12,600 comments on the IRIS Connect platform over the past 18 months. What a testimony to their collaborative PD culture! pic.twitter.com/rdI2M48gCq

25/04/24

CDS is proud to be offering all pupils the opportunity to share a free breakfast in the school canteen. Pupils are invited to come along and fuel their school day with good food and a friendly atmosphere.Any questions can be emailed to Mr Holloway jholloway.kent.sch.uk pic.twitter.com/ZABUOrutsm

25/04/24

Are you looking for services in your area that can offer support for your child as they go through their education journey? KCC SEN are offering an information and guidance session at the Quarterdeck Family Hub on 21 May. Please contact them directly if you would like to attend. pic.twitter.com/iTRnG06B67

25/04/24

CDS ran its careers fair this week, one of the most exciting careers opportunities we offer our pupils during their time with us. Pupils were able to engage with employers from a range of sectors, and have the opportunity to explore a breadth of career pathways. pic.twitter.com/PdDv8tZWTN

19/04/24

Kooth are running virtual parent support sessions on Monday 22 April at 1pm and again on Thursday 25 April at 6pm and each will last for 45 minutes. You can sign up using the link below. https://t.co/6veNMYfZuh#cdswellbeing

19/04/24

Our Year 9 and 10 dancers took part in a workshop with Portia Oti of Zoonation Dance Company. They learnt professional repertoire from Kate Prince’s ‘Message in a Bottle’ and developed it with their own transitions. Everyone worked hard but had a great time!#cdscapa pic.twitter.com/cef2jMVew3

19/04/24

Pupils visited Canterbury Cathedral and attended a workshop in the archives followed by a guided tour of the Cathedral. Pupils in our photograph are looking at the St Lawrence parish records from the 1700s.#cdshistory pic.twitter.com/cnYQ9MLIe0

19/04/24

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18/04/24

Welcome to our weekly Wellbeing message!This week we are looking at how setting goals can support wellbeing.#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/s3ajJ1FwLe

18/04/24

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18/04/24

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12/04/24

CDS is looking to appoint an Assistant Head of Year (term time only plus 2 staff development days). If you, or someone you know, have the knowledge and skills to fulfil this role, please follow the link below to the full advertisement.https://t.co/7wLuvissDm#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/Yfz8Zc7JE0

09/04/24

The final Hospitality skills workshop in T4 focused on high level fish skills under the guidance of our very own fish expert, and Leith's trained chef, Ms Grossmith. Pupils filleted, skinned and pan fried flat fish and then dressed it with some beurre noisette. pic.twitter.com/a7OG6WHfhd

28/03/24

Our Pupil Voice team went to Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council to observe their Environment Committee meeting. It was a great chance for the Team to see local democracy in action and have the chance to learn more about the work of committees within the Town Council. pic.twitter.com/eIvUa9d8cU

27/03/24

On Sunday the clocks go forward! As the weather becomes a little warmer, this gives us a pleasant feeling that summer isn’t too far away. There are lots of ways the extra daylight will improve our wellbeing and encourage that feel good chemical in our brain. pic.twitter.com/vFzpITsDaZ

27/03/24

Pupils took 2 days off timetable for Cultural Capital. They took part in an exciting variety of activities from the wizarding world of Harry Potter, to chocolate piping, trips to Rochester and Chatham Dockyards, debate skills, West Side Story projects and dance masterclasses! pic.twitter.com/7Bk7sPgzDl

26/03/24

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25/03/24

Y10 Mathematicians went to Canterbury Academy to take part in a problem solving day. There were 16 teams competing and our team did very well coming 4th, and 5th overall, coming 2nd in the most challenging round, and going on to win the best teamwork prize.#cdsy10 pic.twitter.com/KbStpsZMN1

20/03/24

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20/03/24

Y7 pupils were rewarded for their excellent attainment, attendance and behaviour this week and the top 100 were taken to the newly refurbished Elev8 in Westwood Cross. Pupils had a fantastic time at this energised venue. Well done to all who were eligible for the trip! pic.twitter.com/wnhpuNYh0m

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Pupil Voice

Prefects

The prefect structure exists to allow pupils the opportunity to develop and to practise their leadership skills whilst serving their school community or representing the school both locally and nationally.

The structure provides leadership pathways for all pupils within the School and opportunities to develop skills such as working within a team; solving problems; making decisions, being enterprising and taking responsibility.  Prefects at the School support members of staff by encouraging good behaviour and following the School rules and uniform requirements.

The Prefect Team consists of 2 Head Pupils and 2 Deputy Head Pupils. These Pupils represent our school at formal events, lead Pupil Voice, lead all other Prefects and have whole school responsibilities, such as lunchtime duties.

By taking on a Prefect responsibility, pupils will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the quality of commitment by upholding a post of responsibility within the school.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills through the organisation of activities within the school.
  • Demonstrate social values throughout the school.
  • Support school staff in the promotion of excellence within the school.
  • Enjoy the privileges afforded from positions of responsibility.
  • Act as role models for other pupils in the school.

​Pupil Voice

  • The Head Pupils represent the views of the pupils of the school and are the pupils’ ambassadors for the school.
  • The Head Pupils are responsible for leading and organising the whole school pupil voice team.
  • The whole school pupil voice team will include the Head Pupils, and two representatives from each year group.
  • The whole school pupil voice team will meet regularly with the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development) to discuss pupil views, ideas and any issues. Minutes and decisions resulting from these meetings are communicated via the notice boards as before and through Form time and Assemblies by the Head Pupils and SLT as well as SV reps as appropriate.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to elect two members of their form group to be their year group pupil representatives.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to put forward ideas or suggestions for discussion at pupil voice meetings via their form representative or their year representative.

The Pupil Voice Form Representatives (2 from each Tutor Group) are scheduled to have a meeting with their Year Head every term.

Minutes of these meetings are published on the year group notice board and Form Room notice boards, as well as on to the Pupil Portal.